Daily Briefing: This little known RI law could soon change

ALSO: Catch up on a busy weekend of postseason high school sports action. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Mar 4 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. As a kid growing up near Green Hill Pond one of our summer hobbies used to be catching blue crabs. Usually it involved snagging a couple of hot dogs out of the freezer to use as bait, taking the crabbing nets out of the basement and walking down the street to the boat dock where we'd watch them scurry under the boats as we'd attempt to scoop them up. Those we caught we'd toss in a bucket and generally release at the end because it was really more about the fun that went along with it rather than trying to get a meal from them. One thing we never thought about doing was trying to catch them at night. Turns out that was probably a good thing since fishing for blue crabs at night is illegal in Rhode Island – who knew? [Crab2.jpg] A large male blue crab ready to cook. Ian Nance/Ledger correspondent Could this be the year that changes? The Journal's Antonia Farzan reports a bill introduced by Rep. Jennifer Boylan, D-Barrington, would remove that prohibition from state law. It would then be up to the Department of Environmental Management to decide whether the blue crab population can support nighttime crabbing. Why could the law be changed now? [Antonia looks at why there's support and what led to the ban in the first place.]( • Just how does a bill become a law in Rhode Island? There's more to it than just having a debate and voting on what's proposed. There are even some unwritten rules you probably aren't aware of. [In this week's Political Scene, Antonia digs into the process to provide a primer on the process and what exactly happens to those that seem to get a lot of attention to only disappear.]( • Sunday's weather had me thinking of spring and that means longer days are right around the corner. Daylight saving time is almost here and [The Journal's Katie Landeck has all the details, including the latest on federal legislation – sponsored by R.I. Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse – that would eliminate the need to change the clocks twice a year.]( • From swimming to wrestling to basketball, postseason high school action filled the docket all weekend long and the guys over in the sports department were all over it. [Find all scores, game recaps and find out what's next.]( • It's time once again to vote for the Providence Journal Student of the Week. [Cast your vote here and keep voting until noon on Thursday.]( WORTH A READ 📰 [Trump tried to crush the 'DEI revolution.']( Here's how he might finish the job. 🏈 [32 things we learned from 2024 NFL scouting combine:]( Xavier Worthy sets 40 record, J.J. McCarthy builds buzz 🌭As popular BBQ stand leaves Polar Park, [WooSox president asks fans what they want on menu]( RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. Each day I'll share where Rhody Ranks from one of the latest emails. "Blowing the whistle on wrongdoing is an act considered by many to be of true courage and integrity, yet it is fraught with daunting risks. Retaliation by employers or coworkers can escalate to job termination, demotion, and even harassment. Such intimidating repercussions often silence potential truth-tellers, allowing illegal or unethical conduct to persist in the shadows of our institutions." [Federal-Lawyer.com]( surveyed 3,000 employees to ask a hypothetical question: "Would you put your career on the line, facing possible legal consequences, to call out malpractice in your organization?" In Rhode Island, 67% of employees said they would be prepared to whistleblow, which is above the national average of 50%. [TODAY'S WEATHER]( ☁️ Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 50s. TOP STORIES [That's all? Mark Patinkin says 'All That' campaign captures RI's spirit]( [Rhode Island's new tourism marketing slogan is "All That."]( It may not be a popular take, but Journal columnist stands behind his support for "All That" tourism campaign. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [SA Feature Original Caption: Exeter--Feb.20, 2019---- Brian Zahm, a ski instructor at Yawgoo Ski Area with his class head down the slope. Snow boarders and Skiers shared the slopes at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park, Exeter. [The Providence Journal/Steve Szydlowski]]( [Rhode Island used to have 5 ski areas. Do you remember them?]( “Did RI ever have other ski resorts besides Yawgoo?” one What and Why RI reader wrote in asking. “And if so, what happened to them?” [READ MORE]( [Real Estate Transactions]( [RI bill would create state savings accounts for house down payments]( Modeled on 529 college savings plans, the accounts would be sheltered from state taxes to help buyers with their biggest obstacle: down payments. [READ MORE]( [Finn's Harborside in East Greenwich in a 2013 file photo.]( [Finn's Harborside in East Greenwich 'closed indefinitely' after fire]( "We are grateful to the first responders who came to the scene quickly and are thankful that no one was hurt," says the restaurant's online post. [READ MORE]( [Mike Martin, Brown men's basketball coach]( [Brown, Martin can finally exhale and join the postseason party]( Said Mike Martin: 'We’ve come close way too many times. We’re finally there. I feel great about that.' [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. 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